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Blackie & Rhonda on Winter Break
This is the time of the year for extra holiday festivities and feasts, thereby more cooking, which requires more ingredients (such as flour, sugar and EGGS).
However, Blackie and Rhonda Chicken have taken a winter break from laying those big, brown eggs. Not that they don’t deserve it, for they have allowed us to have fresh eggs and bacon or sausage, pancakes and eggs, cornbread, boiled eggs and, our personal favorite, deviled eggs; to auction fresh eggs off at the HCE fundraisers; and the most fun thing, which is giving them to our friends.
We don’t really know chicken schedules, but we figure they will go back to work when it warms up and hopefully before spring. They seem to be doing well otherwise, as are the other critters.
Lady and Sugarfoot, the mini-horses have their cold-weather coats on.  
The Preacher Came Calling
Pastor Don Thomas of Brownstown and Emmanuel Methodist Churches, and also president of the Golden Years Club, dropped by Wednesday and dropped off  a welcome gift – some nice wood for our fireplace.
He stopped long enough to have a cup of coffee with us and we enjoyed his visit very much … and we will also enjoy the warmth derived from the fireplace, and Pastor Don’s friendship, when the weather reports come to pass with the really cold weather.
The Ladies’ Christmas Open House…
… held at the Good Old Days Banquet Hall was a success Saturday, as many from our community and from other towns were on hand to support them in their effort to make shopping a little easier for the community and surrounding areas. They served refreshments and door prizes were given.
Hopefully, the event was just the  “first” annual Christmas Open House.
Going On In Our Community
Local Celebrations
Birthdays-Brady Howard, David Goldsboro, Jessica Fulk, Phyllis Bruno, Dillion Elam, Kayla Summan, Bette Stolte, Eric Gurtner, Flo Allen and Darrel Sidwell.
Anniversaries-Glen and Pam  Gurtner, and Hubert and Betty Williams.
VFW Post 9770 Holding Winter Clothes Drive …
… until Nov. 20.
Warm clothes are needed for our veterans – men’s, women’s and children’s, all sizes. The clothes do not have to be new, but should be clean. Winter jackets, coats, sweaters, flannel shirts, sweats tops and bottoms, etc., are being accepted.
 There are boxes for the clothes at Carol’s Carolsel Beauty Shop, First National Bank of Brownstown and Brownstown VFW Home. You may also call Dan Fruitiger at 322-8945 to have the clothing picked up.
Community Thanksgiving Service…
… Sunday, Nov. 24, at 6 p.m., at Liberty Christian Church.
Community Thanksgiving Dinner…
… Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.
Caring & Sharing Items Needed Before Dec. 12
Caring and Sharing is once again preparing Christmas baskets for the Brownstown community. Needed are: non-perishable foods, new toys, puzzles, games, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, teen items, Christmas decorations and disposable dinnerware, and monetary gifts to purchase foods. All items are needed before Dec. 12.
Baby Talk
Richie Ray was born on Oct. 13, 2013, to Holly Grames and Raymond Feltner. Richie weighed 6 pounds and was 18 ½ inches long. Great-grandparents are John and Carolyn Grames.
Roses & A Tip of the Hat to….
… the Brownstown High School band and choir; Kendra Houghtaling as director and piano accompanist; and Stephen Berg, student accompanist; and the behind-the-scenes crew for their presentation of a Veterans Day musical, “Letters Home,” a tribute to our veterans.
There was a “Salute to the Veterans” who were present in the audience. They were asked to stand up to be recognized as the song of their branch of service was played.
Against an artistic and colorful, patriotic backdrop, and interspersed with 11 patriotic songs by the band and choir, the presentation depicted the families of young men serving in the military receiving letters from their sons, husbands, fathers, brothers and in a poignant, touching scene, a telegram from the government delivered the sad news of a WWII son and brother not coming back home.  
Represented were the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War.
The performers were Hannah Koehler, Kyrstyn Fitch,  Shawnee Street, Mary Schilling, Melissa Wiley, Nancy McCurley, Katie Carson, Alisa Rush, Danielle Austin, Sydney Rosborough, Joel Bloemker, Jadon Bloemker, Jacob Bloemker;  
Ensemble: Matthew DuFaux, Kayla Haslett, Brittany Siebert, Kyzara Hissong, Bianca McConkey, Sierra Orechovesky, Shelby Powell, Ashlen Richards, Kailey Rush and Sierra Stephens.
Band: flute: Katie Carson-Kayla Haslett, Sierra Orechovesky; clarinet: Matthew DuFaux, Kailey Rush; sax: Stephen Berg, Chloe Carson; trumpet: Harley Brandt, Sydney Rosborough; trombone:  Delaney Abrams and Nate Matthews; and percussion: Sam Sarchet.
Solos were sung by Rosborough, Austin, Bloemker, Koehler, Schilling and McCurley, and there was a duet by Fitch and Koehler.   
Curtains/backstage: Abby Crowell and Ashley Durbin; Spotlights: Anastasia Brandt and Seth Powell.
Coming & Going
Catching Up with the Puleos & Debbie
Ken and Wanda Puleo and Debbie McDonald went to Hartford last Thursday and went up 150 feet high in the Wood River Confluence Tower, where the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers come together. The view was spectacular and the guide pointed out different places of interest in the area.
The guide pointed out where the two rivers come together, with the Missouri River current running faster than the Mississippi River. Wanda said it was very interesting and they were grateful for the elevator.
The only drawback was the temperature and the breeze making a wind chill that was uncomfortable.
The Puleos and Debbie then went on to Alton to visit with Wanda’s sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Marion Greene. They all went to lunch at Fiona’s Restaurant in Wood River, then returned to Alton to visit some more before returning home.
On Sunday, the Puleos and Debbie went to Blue Mound to watch Ken’s niece, Grace Bunfil play basketball for the Okaw Valley school team against the Meridan in a very exciting game.
First Baptist Church of Brownstown
The congregation of the First Baptist Church was welcomed and led in prayer by Dr. Olen Evans. Jerry Reed shared the announcements and recognized the birthdays and anniversaries.
Martin Hasely, Joe Kelly, Roy Stafford and Dan Carruthers served as ushera.
The congregation were led in songs of praise by the praise team od Ann Robertson, Maisy Howard, Angela Strobel, Tammy barker, Deanna Kestner, Ed Wiekert, Jerry Reed, Rhonda Howard, Earl Crothers, Shawn Carter, Pierce Strobel and Madison Howard.
Evans delivered the morning message.
Announcements
• Sunday school teachers meeting is Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m.
• Operation Chrisrmas Child is here. Be thinking about how to help prepare a shoebox for the needy children overseas for Christmas. Check out “Lejla Allison” on Youtube to see how Operation Christmas Child impacts the lives of needy children.
• There will be a soup supper and movie night on Saturday at 6 p.m. Donations will be taken to go toward the church’s Christmas families.
• Several volunteers are needed to read narrations for the Hanging of the Greens service on Dec. 1 during the evening service. There will be one practice during the afternoon on that day. Let Ann know if you can help.
• Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m.
• January Bible Study is set for Jan. 5-9. The book of Colossian will be studied.
• To listen to the Sunday morning sermons, visit www.sermon.net/FBCBrownstown.
Brownstown United Methodist Church
Pastor Don Thomas welcomed the congregation of the United Methodist Church as they gathered for Sunday morning worship. Bette Stolte, pianist, played the prelude, and Bradley Schwarm and Hubert Williams served as ushers. Schwarm and Jarin Evans lighted the altar candles.
Thomas shared the announcements, recognized the birthdays and anniversaries,  shared the prayer list and requests, and led in prayer.
Jenna and Zack Townsend led the children’s worship, and Flo Allen led the adult class.
Announcements
• Nov. 17-Emmanuel soup supper – Take something to share.
• Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at Brownstown Church – Rick VanGlessen of IGRC will provide information and discuss the new pension plan for pastors. This is for both churches to discuss options.
• Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. – United Methodist Women will meet and observe World Thank Offering. Special offering.
• Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. – Community Thanksgiving Dinner at Liberty Christian Church.
• Nov. 24-United Methodist Student Day.
Brownstown First Christian Church
The congregation of First Christian Church was greeted by Shirley Goldsborough and Normalee Terry, and led in songs of praise by Joann Strobel, Adrienne Kinney and Mallory Wise, accompanied by Chuck Enlow-guitar, Walt Kinney-drums, and Susan Smith-pianist.
Terry Smith led the Communion meditation, and Morgan Pryor contributed special music. The morning message was delivered by Pastor Kevin Bonifacius.
Also serving: Sunday school nursery-Ellen Willms; a.m. nursery-Cathy Smith;  toddler nursery-Joann Strobel and Bonnie Shelton; and shut-ins-Duane Willms and Mitch Koehler.
Announcements
• Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. – Ladies Fellowship meeting. Adrienne Kinney will speak on “Women with Heart Disease.”
• Plastic bottle caps are being collected by Brownstown Elementary School. The plastic caps can be from milk, water bottles, soda, laundry detergent, etc. Caps can be given to any child in elementary school or dropped off at school.
 

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